Two select clones have been used for this sib cross. Within the shade-loving fan-shaped plants, it's hard to beat this. Very showy - the 4" flowers have a very pleasing aspect. Capable of putting on a big show with several flowers. Maybe best to grow it hanging up. Recommended.

Variable species - this one has small growth habit and is vigorous and mat-forming. Many single coelogyne-type flowers are large for plant size, cream with "blackish" markings. Interesting and worthwhile. Beautiful clumpy plants.

Still one of our most popular species. Mossy intermediate forests. “Miniature” clumping plants produce small sprays of 1/2" interestingly shaped white flowers, which last about three weeks. Old pseudobulbs keep sending out inflorescences for many years. Can flower anytime, with an emphasis on winter. “On trees in the forests of the Maboro Range (Waria District). The species grows always in colonies…” (Schlecter 1914) Very cute - a winner.

(Den. sulawesiense).Like a giant Den. lawesii - with canes from 10" to 20" long. Large, very bright pink long-lasting flowers are borne 6-10 per inflorescence. Orange lip. Grow with brighter light. Really perhaps the best Dendrobium species we’ve ever grown – because of its extremely showy long-lasting displays and its free-blooming habit. Very few people who see this in flower at our nursery leave without it. Especially nice when displayed as a hanging plant. Recommended.

Dwarf warm to cold growing epiphyte has canes with small deciduous leaves and forms dense mats on trees or rocks. These clumps can be completely covered in beautiful flowers, which are good size. Pale rose, with wide rose-fringed lip which has a large orange disk in the center. Good fragrance too.

Hot-growing epiphyte with many triangular flattened leaves. Short inflorescences have several small ¼” flowers – very attractive rose-pink coloration in this special cultivar. If plants are grown with stronger light, the foliage takes on a reddish color (we’ve grown them both shady and bright).

Very attractive. Of the 4 types of D. sanderae, ‘Major’ has the largest flowers, with petals and lip much broader than in other types. Clusters of 4 or five large long-lasting crystalline white flowers appear at the leaf axils. Purple blotch on base and side lobes of lip. Intermediate. Flowers last and plant is in bloom for months. Dappled or diffused light is recommended.

Correctly D. bracteosum ‘Mr. Tan’s’, or also known as D. bracteosum var. tannii. Kew does not list D. tanii as a valid species name. It does differ from the regular bracteosum in its more compact growth habit and larger flowers. Small to medium warm-growing epiphyte, with flowers that last a very long time, 3 months or longer. Hopefully pink will come out, but in our previous experiences with Den. bracteosum itself, whites with colored lips also resulted)

Medium size warm-growing epiphyte found in the mountains of the Philippines, has variable colors in nature. This one, going by the name “var. alba” has yellow flowers of course (not white). Clumpy plant has very slender long grass-like leaves and spiraling chains of closely-spaced yellow flowers. Makes nice specimens.

The “Star-Like Diplocaulobium”. “This is a genus of lovely small plants with exquisite flowers widely distributed in all parts of New Guinea…” (Millar, 1999) Easily grown into a specimen plant covered with blooms. Greenish-yellow with dark yellow and red in the lips. Flowers last but a day, but re-bloom throughout a season.

Newly-described species has been dedicated to our own Jeffrey Parker. Award is for horticultural merit – it is showy with dense branched sprays of numerous blossoms on erect multiflowered panicles. The green and gold flowers are a little larger than 1” across. Obviously we are excited to have this.

Interesting genus of 9 or so species from Brazil. This puts on tremendous shows when grown into a specimen. Numerous yellow flowers, with the unique Gomesa shape, on many pendant spikes. Considering its closely-spaced pseudobulbs, this is likely from the G. recurva alliance - maybe G. recurva or G. planifolia. Showy.

Miniature warm-growing epiphyte is very cute. Small fan-shaped plants look a little like a Phalaenopsis species. Puts on stunning displays of small red-brown speckled flowers. Flowers last only a day or two, but it not a stretch to say that these put on displays many times throughout the year. Rare opportunity – please don’t miss it!!

Miniature fan-shaped plants from warm to cool shady montane forests. This one seems easier to grow than some others. Single 1" flowers on numerous short spikes. Sepals are yellow-green with reddish spotting and barring, petals are more densely covered with reddish spotting, and the white lip is marked by rows of red spotting.

(Hoffmannsegella cinnabarina). “The large, brilliant red-orange starry flowers of this laelia have attracted generations of orchid growers and have led to its repeated use in hybrids.” Small plants have tall spikes with 10 to 15 star-shaped flowers. Growing good for us.

This variety has flowers that are white with a ring of lavender of varying intensities, on the inside basal part of the lip (the name is derived from the word annulus). Yellow color in the throat, the color is yellow with radiating lavender lines. Nice. Very limited. Beautiful variety.

Coastal mountains down to 1500 ft. Related to Cattleyas and Laelias. Small plants (4" tall), have cylindrical bulbs and more or less terete leaves. Special variety has solid white or greenish-white flowers. Very beautiful and interesting clumpy plants, a little smaller in stature than L. bicolor. Moderate shade and not allowed to completely dry out. Very limited

One of the nicest Lockhartias fro sure. Bizarre “braided” foliage with very compact growth has numerous small yellow flowers. Our plant received a Cert of Cultural Excellence when it flowered with hundreds or thousands of flowers. Warm-growing epiphyte blooms often. Beautiful little busy plants. Very limited

Eventually, large warm-growing epiphyte. Variable species; in this cultivar the several flowers are about 1 3/4” across, borne singly, with rich butternut gold throughout and lips generously covered with dark red spotting. Maxillarias are fun and easy!

“Mini” Schomburgkia can bloom at a small size. Compact pseudobulbs grow to 6” tall. Cluster of 10 or more white or cream flowers with dark purple on lip. In the habitat, it grows on scrubby trees near the ocean and is even subjected to salt spray. Light-loving species. Easy.

In Japan this species is known as the “fu-ran plant and was considered sacred by the Samurai class." Vandaceous - small clumping fan-shaped epiphytes have heads of beautiful pure white flowers with long nectary spurs hanging down from each. Nice fragrance.

Truly one of the greatest and most unique oncidiums – a golden oldie from the past. Not found in the market much simply because it is very difficult to set seed. “This is a species which ought to be in every collection “ (The Orchid Growers Manual, 1885) Large flat leathery pseudobulbs topped by a single leathery leaf. Curious small twisted Brassia-like flowers on branched panicles are white, yellow and red-brown. Get started with these nice seedlings – later this will be much costlier. Recommended. Botanical print Swiss Orchid Foundation http://orchid.unibas.ch/phpMyHerbarium/303085/2/Oncidium/phymatochilum/Lindley_John/specimen.php

Neat paph species.Solitary flower has a lacquered appearance and is held up high on an erect stem.Showy dorsal sepal is green and white with bold maroon spots.Honey yellow waxy petals and a glossy yellow-tan pouch. A terrestrial that is located well-inland - grows in colonies all clustered together.

Small warm-growing epiphyte has a unique spike habit for a phalenopsis. Tall erect raceme to 16" carries five or six 1.5" flowers, all opening simultaneously. After flowering the spike continues to elongate and periodically re-flower. Flowers are green with glossy red-brown barring. Very distinctive when you see it.